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9. He made the four races of humans:

12. Experience 7. Tobacco12. Experimenting

1. He made the four things above the Earth:

2. He made the four elements:

3. He made the four directions:

4. He made the four main colours:

5. He made the four seasons:

6. He made the four things to grow on Earth:7. He made the four sacred plants:

This was good and he started to make living things to enjoy all of the above:

8. He made the four main creatures:

10. He gave the humans a:11. He made the humans experience the four life cycles:

12. He gave them four learning habits:

1. Sun1. Moon

1. Sky

1. Stars

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4. YELLOW2. Fire2. Water

2. Rock

2. Wind

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3. East3. West

3. South

3. North

4. RED

4. BLUE

4. WHITE

5. Spring5. Fall

5. Summer

5. Winter

6. Flowers6. Trees

6. Berries

6. Grasses

7. Cedar

7. Sweetgrass

7. Sage

8. Insects

8. Birds

8. Fish

8. Animals

10. Body

10. Emotions

10. Mind

10. Spirit

11. Infancy

11. Youth

11. Adult

11. Eldership

12. Learning

12. Knowledge

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The Creator made

everything in thesacred number: Four

1. Sun

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The Sun reminds me ofexcellence and isconsistent. Excellence isgiving your best to anytask you do or relationshipyou have.

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1. Sky

1. Moon

1. Stars

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The sun reminds me of excellence and is consistent. Excellence is giving your best to any task you do orrelationship you have.

The sun gives its best each and every day. It does not burn out and you should be careful that you dont burnout.The sun is able to see through the cloud cover and in the spirit world the sun sees through everything.We should example the sun and see through the anger, negative, hurt, social problems of our people andchildren. Try to see the message our hurt people are acting out.The Elders say that if you look at the path the sun creates, it is bright and full of good things.It is important to get up before the sun and let the sun see you.Look to the East before the sun rises and start the day in a positive mood.Look at the Eastern skies, before the sun rises, ask the sun to take away the negative things that are coming yourway and to remove the things that are trying to block your path. Ask the sun to clothe you with good, new things.Remember yesterday is gone, today is a new beginning.Give the best in anything that you do!

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Sky

1. Sun1. Moon

1. Stars

The Sky reminds me oflove. Love is caring forsomeone, wanting to benear them and wanting toshare with them. Do nicethings for people andshare good times withthem. Feel good about

yourself, treat others asyou would want them totreat you. Say kind andloving things.


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The Sky reminds me of love. Love is caring for someone, wanting to be near them and wanting to share withthem. Do nice things for people and share good times with them. Feel good about yourself, treat others as you

would want them to treat you. Say kind and loving things.The sky is endless and full of warmth. In the sky there are no obstacles and you have clear communication withthe Creator.If you love yourself, then you are able to give love and, like the sky, you will never run out.The Elders say; love will take you a long ways. Love anything and everything that you do!

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The Moon reminds me of the wordcreativity. Creativity is the power ofimagination and sometimes creativitycomes from dreams. Discover new ideasto make things work better. It is seeingsomething in a new way and finding adifferent way to solve a problem or getsomething done.


Moon1. Stars

1. Sun

1. Sky

1. Moon

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The moon never gets involved in our lives but watches at night. It tells about the weather, the different calendarmoons.

The moon gives us the night light for the animals to see and keeps away the darkness. For the humble animalscome out at night to seek life and protection. Use the night the proper way and respectful way. The moonreminds us of dark times when it does not appear in the night skies and the full moon tells us of brighter, bettertimes ahead.Believe in your dreams, dont talk about good dreams until they happen. Talk about the bad dreams for you willchase them away. Believe in good things to happen at night. Accept the night for it is half of your complete day.Do not stay up all night or for no reason at all, for you are asking for a wake to happen. Us the night to rest, reflect,and rejuvenate. The moon helps cleanse Mother Earth by pulling the water. This explains the high and low tides ofthe oceans.

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The Stars have patience,and it means waiting. Itmeans having self-control

because you cant controlthe way someone else isbehaving or when thingsdont go as you like. Be

calm and tolerant whendifficult things happen.Everything happens for areason and in the end,everything will be alright.

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Stars

1. Moon 1. Sun

1. Sky

1. Stars


Look at the grand mother, the night time skies, the stars are the beautiful, bright jewels she wears. Think of allgrandmothers as beautiful for they have made many sacrifices for the benefit of her grandchildren. At the night

time, as the stars come out, hug your grandmother, tell her you love her and after all these years, tell her she is stillbeautiful.Patience, if practiced, will benefit you in the long run for good things will come to you. Patience comes withtime, use your time well, dont waste time on negativity, being mad and dont be foolish with it. Be wise for there isa right time and a bad time. A second leads to a minute, minutes turn to hours, hours complete the days, daysadd up to years. If you waste valuable seconds, minutes, hours, days, and years, you might not have the chanceto redo and to undo, for it is wasted. Be patient and do it properly the first time.

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Fire


2. Fire

2. Rock

2. Water

2. Wind

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Fire is both good and bad. When Isee fire it seems like it is dancingwith joy. Joyfulness is being filledwith happiness, peace, love andsense of well being. Enjoy whateveryou are doing, appreciate life, seethe beauty in all people and allthings. Contribute to life positively

andin any way you can. Findpeace when things are tough.

The fire spirit told the Creator, I will live with your people and I will try not to burn them if they treat me withrespect and put out tobacco as an offering to me. They will have many uses for me; heat for warmth, heat for

cooking, heat for cleansing, heat for light and for other uses. They can use my charcoals to smudge, to burn awaynegativity, burn away the blocks that are in the way. At the same time I will pull in good things that they can use.When they are on the road or away from their houses, then I will keep the home fire warm and with love. I willchase away loneliness and replace it with warm, kind feelings and good memories. Even when the charcoals arecold, they can use me to face paint at time of funerals and I will come alive to chase away the questionablespirits. The fire spirit thanked the Creator and the Creator thanked the fire spirit. Even when the charcoals arecold, they still could be used and what kind of legacy are you going to leave, to be used after you finish walkingthis beautiful earth?

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Rock


2. Rock

2. Fire2. Water

2. Wind

Rock owns metal. Itrepresents justice. Justiceis being fair in everythingyou do. It is seeing withyour own eyes and not

judging something orsomeone by what otherpeople tell you. Own upto your own mistakes andaccept theconsequences.


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The rock was flying all over the dark skies and Creator made light and told rock to stay still. Rock was tremblingas Creator talk to him and told him of his purpose. I am going to send you down and dont feel strange if all kinds

of people of different cultures walk all over you. You will live with them! Rock thought about his future and saw hisbody thrown into the fire. Creator told rock, I know what you are thinking, dont think like that. I am going tomake your body tough. Also, you will be there for my people, they will wear you, you will protect them, they willshape you and you will speak for them, I will make many of you, different colors, shapes and sizes.Creator gave the rock the power to keep bad people in a place (jail), to think about the mistake that they madeand to make amends.

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Water reminds me ofcleanliness. Cleanlinessmeans respecting yourselfenough to keep yourbody, spirit, thoughts andyour feelings clean.Smudge whenever youcan. Clean up your act.

Water


2. Water 2. Fire

2. Rock

2. Wind


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Water could give life and take life. Water is sacred and before we greet this world we live in water. The mothersays, My water has broken, time to go to the hospital. This is the water spirit paving the way for you to be born

and to greet the world.If we fool around with water, we could drown. It is important that we use water is a good way.The water is clean. Water is mostly covers Mother Earth and our bodies in the same way. We must keepourselves clean and keep Mother Earth clean for future generations to enjoy. Clean water is used in everythingthat we do.

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Wind at times is gentle.

Gentleness is acting andspeaking in a considerateway and being kind toothers. Touch and speakto people and animals ina gentle way. Be carefuland express your feelingspeacefully.

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2. Fire

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Wind is all around and one of the elements that helps sustain life. It moves the air around for all of Creatorscreations to enjoy. Sometimes the wind is rough (tornados); some cultures call this natural disaster, the natives call

the tornado cleanser and serves as a reminder that there is someone more powerful and greater than humanbeings.Wind works in co-operation with the other elements. Wind carries our thoughts and prayers to the skies soCreator can listen and hear. We use wind in all kinds of ways to benefit us and we should give thanks to the wind,for it teaches good things. If you listen and hear carefully in the wind, you will hear gentle winds of our grand-parents, father and mother, teachers, etc. Take their good advice. Use this gentle wind like the birds; they use thewind beneath their wings to soar high into the skies. Whatever you do in life, go as high as you can go and do itwell. Dont create any questionable circler winds (gossip, bad talk).

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East brings opportunities.Look for opportunities tobe of service to others.Think of thoughtful thingsto do for your family andloved ones. Look for ways

of helping, rather thanwaiting to be asked.Serve just because youcare, not for hope of areward.


East


3. East

3. South

3. West

3. North

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The East brings a fresh start, to do the right things and other chance to serve other people. Serve, your parents,grand-parents and serve the ones that cant help themselves. Service means contributing positive things in life, to

the east, comes many new gifts, look to the east for bright wonderful things.Be happy, we are given another chance, another day, another hour, another minute and another second. Eastreminds us to make the best of what the day holds for us. Dont live in the past, looking to the east, is like lookingto a bright, prosperous future. Dont waste time on foolishness, time does not wait on anyone.

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The Creator madeeverything in thesacred number: Four


South has always beenthere for the birds.Faithfulness is being true tosomeone or something. Itis commitment andwalking the talk. Makesure your actions matchup with your words andonly make promises thatyou can keep. Be loyal tofamily and friends, clear

problems or difficultiesface to face.

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3. East3. West

3. North

3. South

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Looking to the south, you see the flight of the birds. In the fall you see the birds going south and in the springthey come back, to start the circle of life again. The leader of the birds has the same vision as the one in the very

back of the flight formation. They talk to one another and keep the faith in their own way to survive. They keepmaking the journey, if they alter, they will not survive. The south direction brings warmth and good things if youseek them. This direction brings growth and the best of everything, colorful flowers, trees reaching for the skiesand ceremonies to give thanks.

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West is a resting direction.Peacefulness is an inner senseof calm that can come inmoments of silent gratitude orprayer. Mediate and give upyour worries, fears and let

them go. Peacefulness isgiving up the love of power forthe power of love. Speaksoftly and gently and work atpeaceful solutions


West


3. West 3. East

3. South

3. North

The west direction gives us strength, because of the mountains. Mountains stand quietly and peacefully.Mountains remind us of our grand-parents, the snow capped mountains (white hair), the teachings, the stillness

and freedom we have. The mountains reach for the skies and we should respect them. Some our the cultures goto the mountains to fast, to pray. The Elders say it is the home of many spirits and to treat the mountains as sacred.Promote peacefulness and be at peace with everyone and everything, lastly be at peace with yourself. Try to beon good terms with everyone, even if they do not like you. Be at peace with Creator, whatever you conceive,your Creator to be.

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North has a job to dowhether we like it or not.Being tactful is telling thetruth in a way that doesnot disturb or offendothers. If you are going tocriticize, make sure youoffer solutions. Tactfulnessmean you are as careful

about others feelings asyou would like them to beof yours.


North


3. North

3. East

3. South

3. West

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The north brings toughness in all things, especially the animals. They have to find different ways to survive whatthe north has to bring. It is a good time to build layers (character) in life and to store in a good way. The animals

build layers and extra clothing to live in the north. The North tell us to use our past stories and teachings. Past thisdown to the younger generations for they will find answers in their own way. This will lead us to tactfulness,thinking before you speak or act.

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Blue reminds me ofgenerosity. Generosity ofgiving and sharing. Youshare freely, not the idea

of receiving something inreturn. When you look atthe wide open skies, itsays, there is plenty foreveryone. With warmth,there is kindness and love.Sacrifice for others andnotice when someoneneeds help.


BLUE

4. BLUE


4. YELLOW4. RED

4. WHITE

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The light blue color has the air, oxygen that we share freely with all of Creators creations, this reminds us to bethoughtful. We must not pollute the air, for the air gives life to everything. Air could be used for useful things thatcould benefit the humans and environment. Generosity is all around us, it is up to us to be generous to ourselves,to others and everything around us. There is no end to the color blue, generosity is giving freely, fully and giving ahelping hand to your family, friends and neighbor. Remember you might need help one of these days andgenerosity, the amount that you give will come back to you.

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RED

4. RED

Red to the west is a resting colour.The sun goes down to the west andthe day is coming to an end. Timeto give forgiveness, to everything.Forgiving is overlooking the mistakesof others and loving them just asmuch as before. You can evenforgive yourself when you do thingsthat you are sorry for. Learn fromyour mistakes and have thecourage to let go of past hurts. Loveyourself and stop punishing yourself.



4. YELLOW

4. BLUE

4. WHITE

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The color red is a strong color, it lives inside us. Red connects everything and we are all related. We must try toget along and live in harmony with everything above, below and all around us. Dont hold a grudge for it will dragyou down and become heavy. It is best that you forgive. As the sun goes down, ask it to take negative things thathave happened to you today. Forgive the person, forget the action, look further ahead and learn, do thingsdifferently.

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White reflects the wordcompassion. Compassion

is understanding andcaring for someone who istrouble, is hurt, or hasmade a mistake. It iscaring deeply andwanting to help even if allyou do is listen and saykind words. Elders havecompassion.


WHITE4. WHITE


4. YELLOW

4. BLUE

4. RED

The color white stands for wisdom and life long learning experiences. Elders have experience and know whatwe are going through, thus, have compassion. It is good to listen to the stories of the Elders, for they can makeyou see things differently. The Grandfathers and Grandmothers show tenderness, mercy and pity. Anything olderthan us has compassion. Compassion is using the heart, emotions and showing the love of life. Dont live to lovebut, love to live.

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Spring has enthusiasm.Enthusiasm is being

cheerful, happy and full ofspirit. Givingwholeheartedly andeagerness, giving 100%and holding nothing back.Spring is a new seasonand growth. Be positive,smile, laugh and enjoywhat you do!


Spring

5. Spring


5. Summer

5. Fall

5. Winter

Spring is a beginning season; the animals, birds and everything comes to life. The animals awake from the longsleep and start the circle of life for another season. The birds sing enthusiastically, the frogs sound to give thanks,for they fasted and sacrificed. Other cultures call it hibernating. The snow melts, the rains come and freshenseverything. The fresh smell of the flowers and leaves, brings eagerness of starting new. Gradually build yourenthusiasm, like the streams, creeks and rivers. Nothing is impossible with enthusiasm, you look forward and neverback. If you look back, you will have regrets. Spring time is a sense of renewal, togetherness and a start of life.Strive to be happy and greet life with enthusiasm.

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Summer to me means self-discipline. Get thingsdone in an orderly andefficient way. Self-discipline is self-control. It

means getting yourself todo what is important to doand take charge ofyourself. Be moderate,use your time well and beon time.


Summer

5. Summer


5. Spring5. Fall

5. Winter

In the summer, the trees only grow so far, along with other things that grow. Summer time the colors are thebrightest. All of these things dont over-do it. The summer makes everything grow to its peak. Summer bringseverything to an ideal state, self-discipline. We must get out to enjoy this season. The birds and animals arelooking after their young. They do what needs to be done and mind there own business. We must learn aboutself-discipline and not to over-do whatever we are doing. Enjoy the things around you, leave a path in casesomeone gets lost. Leave the flowers and things of beauty for future generations. Leave it better than you found it.Control in all areas is good.

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Fall

5. Fall


Fall time meansdetachment. Detachment

is experiencing yourfeelings without allowingyour feelings to controlyou. It is choosing howyou will act in a situationrather than reaching. Withdetachment, we are freeto do what we really wantand choose to do.Detachment is a way touse thinking and feeling

together. Detachment isgetting away and dealingwith yourself.


5. Spring

5. Summer

5. Winter

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In the fall time, the leaves are colored and the wind comes along to blow them off the trees. The leaves fall tothe ground, layer by layer, to make soil. The fall time reminds us at times of detachment. When troubles appear inour lives, families, communities, sometimes we need to go away and reflect, analysis what has happened. Bygoing away and telling people you care about, that you need to be alone and to heal, they will support you. Thisis not telling them you dont care or love them anymore. It is about working on yourself to become a betterperson. It is good to identify the problems that are bothering you and detach, start the healing process. Thisseason tells us how to unload without hurting anymore.

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Winter means honesty.Being honest is beingsincere, open, trustworthyand truthful. Honesty istelling the truth no matter

what. Admitting yourmistakes. You do whatyou say. Your actionsmatch your words. Saywhat you mean and meanwhat you say.


Winter 5. Winter


5. Spring

5. Summer

5. Fall

The winter is cold and harsh. The winter season exposes everything on top, it does not have anything to hide.This is where the word, honesty comes in. The snow is a blanket to cover Mother Earth while she is resting. It alsocovers the grasses and the animals have to dig for food. This builds endurance and toughness. We must berespectful of the winter and dress accordingly. We must be honest in everything that we do. Walk the talk and talkthe walk.

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Flowers have obedience.Flowers are medicines and withtobacco, you ask this flower todo a job and the spirit of theflower will obey. There is nobad medicine, all medicine isgood, its only bad people

using it for personal revengefulgain. Obedience is followingwhats right. It is hearing what

your parents, Elders, teachers

and those in respectfulauthority have to say anddoing it as faithfully as you can.Keep your agreements andtake responsibility withoutbeing reminded.


Flowers

6. Flowers

6. He made the four things to grow on Earth:

6. Berries

6. Trees

6. Grasses

Everything above the humans have obedience, it is us that alter everything. The flowers open at the beginningof the day and close at the end of the day. They take in good things, the suns rays, gentle winds and rain drops.We should absorb all good things that will contribute to a good life. We should learn to listen and hear, for thiswhere we will get obedience. We need to be obedient to our Grandparents, parents, teachers and differentpeople that are trying to teaching us good things. If you have obedience, you will never go wrong, do the rightthings, even if there is no one around, for someone is watching you.

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The Creator madeeverything in the

sacred number: Four


Berries remind me ofprayerfulness. We use berriesin our ceremonies and ask thecreator to put good things inthe berries. Prayer is talking tothe Creator. The Creatoralways hears your thoughtsand understands your heart.Prayerfulness is quietreflection. Reflect and prayeveryday. Share your inner-most thoughts, hopes, needsand fears in prayer.


Berries

6. Berries


6. Flowers6. Trees

6. Grasses

The berries get altered to wine, some cultures use this for offering. The berries get turned to alcohol and alcoholcould be good or bad. That is why we should respect it. Too much alcohol could get you into trouble. Somealcohol could be use for health, cleansing a sore. Berries are natural and we should teach our children to pickberries. Berry picking teaches us to be focused and to pick careful. Berry picking also temping to eat them rightaway, but, if we put the berries away to storage, than we teach to think ahead. We will enjoy them, when they arenot in season. We dont pick all the berries, we leave some for the birds and animals, it is good to share.

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Trees

Trees usually sway back andforth in the wind. Trees haveflexibility. Flexibility meansbeing open to change. Youare open to opinions andfeelings of others. It alsomeans not having your wayall the time, with flexibilityyou are willing to changeyour mind. Try differentways. Get rid of old bad

habits and try a new way.Try imagination andcreativity, flexibility helpsyou to keep changing for thebetter.


6. Trees


6. Flowers

6. Berries

6. Grasses

Trees have that ability to bend and sometimes we need to be flexible in dealing with situations. The trees have ajob to do and they do there job to the fullest extend. They clean the air, provide shelter, shade for comfort, theycontribute and we should example like the tree. The tree is in our homes. We only see about 2/3 of the tree, wecannot see the roots, the roots are in the ground. We believe in things we dont see. Trees after there are finishedthe cycle, we still use them for fire wood and create heat for cooking and warmth. They leave a legacy, we shouldleave something good for all children.

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Grasses connects with truthfulness. Grasses are straight andtrue. Truthfulness means you are honest with your words andactions. You dont tell lies even to protect yourself or anyone

else. Dont listen to gossip or prejudice. You show people

who and what you are, without exaggerating to impress them

or trying to be some-thing you are not. Admit it when youmake a mistake. Investigate the truth yourself.

Grasses

6. Grasses


6. Flowers

6. Berries

6. Trees

Grasses are perennial, consistent and come from Mother Earth. The sweet grass grows on Mother Earth and is thehair. The tie at the beginning is our emotions, that bind the strands of sweet grass together. This connects with ourspirit, bodies and mind. The Elders say, Think and speak the truth when you are around sweet grass.


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Tobacco teaches us aboutmoderation. Moderationis about balance andharmony. Its about

knowing enough isenough, not too much andnot too little. Exercise self-control, self discipline tostop yourself fromoverdoing. Balance your

life between work andplay. Take charge of yourlife and time.


Tobacco

7. He made the four sacred plants:

7. Tobacco

7. Sweetgrass

7. Cedar

7. Sage

Tobacco is a plant that grows down east, the natural plant is good, it is grown from Mother Earth. Today it is analtered product, this is where we have to learn about moderation and respect. We also have to know about theword addiction and the word temptation. If you know, you will be careful and you will know what to do. Inanything that you do in life, be careful and dont over do. The natural tobacco blends with other herbs to createsacred tobacco. This tobacco is used in our ceremonies and was not abused or taken needlessly. We must blend

in and live in harmony with all of the Creators creations. Do what you can.

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Sweetgrass is related to theword reverence. Reverence isbehaving with an awarenessthat you are always in thepresence of the Creator andthat all life is very precious.Have an attitude of respect forall living things. Reberencecan be experience in momentsof prayer or reflection, whetheryou are in a place of worship orspending time in a place ofbeauty.

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7. Sweetgrass

7. Tobacco7. Cedar

7. Sage

The sweetgrass is all over the grass lands. Some people have a feeling where sweetgrass is before they smell orsee it. Some people could smell the fragrance of the sweetgrass before they see it and vice versa. The sweetgrassstands along side other grasses and if you dont recognize it, you will walk right by it. Before picking sweetgrass,you make an offering of tobacco, show respect and the sweetgrass will continue to grow, year after year.


Cedar

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Cedar

Cedar stands inconfidence. Confidencein having faith insomething or someone. Itis trusting that you havewhat it takes to handlewhatever happens. Whenyou are confident inothers, you count on them.Confidence brings

strength to try new things.Remember you areworthy, whether yousucceed or fail.



7. Cedar 7. Tobacco

7. Sweetgrass

7. Sage

Cedar is a tall tree and used in all kinds of ways, totem poles, canoes, wood figurine cravings and in structures.The Cedar sage is used for smudging and for medicine. Cedar is dependable. We should be dependable ineverything that we do. When you are dependable, you have certainty, this will complete the task at hand. TheCedar stands with pride, we should be proud of ourselves, family, community and friends. Try to be of many uses,and helpful. People will trust you, because of the confidence you show. People will see you are self-sufficient and

self-reliant.

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Sage grows with consideration. Considerationis having regard, thoughtfulness of otherpeople and their feelings. It is thinking abouthow your actions and behaviour will affectthem and caring about how they feel.Consideration is doing things in a way that

benefits others as well as yourself. Put yourselfin other peoples shoes and think of little things

which bring others happiness.

Sage


7. Sage

7. Tobacco

7. Sweetgrass

7. Cedar

Sage grows close to the ground and there are different types of sage. Some prairie sage is called Buffalo grass.There is a taller white sage plant that is called horse sage. Sage is used for smudging and the women have apowerful connection to this grass. It could be used as a cleanser and other uses. Sage clears the mind and thismakes you thoughtful. It helps purity everything.

Insects

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sacred number: Four


Insects have purposefulness.Purposefulness is having a clear focus andunderstanding of your purpose in life. Beginwith a vision for what you want toaccomplish and concentrate on your goals.Put your mind and energy in such a way assomething positive will come of your efforts.Do what you can one step at a time, oneday at a time.


Insects


8. Insects

8. Birds

8. Fish

8. Animals

Insects have a purpose to be here on Mother Earth. The ordinary house fly is considered a pest, yet it lays itsbabies (maggots) to clean up the spoiled meat. If you careful look at the fly, you will notice it constantly rubbingits hands and legs. It is cleaning itself and we should clean ourselves regularly without being told. If we didnthave insects, this world would not be balanced. We could learn from an Ant, an Ant is a hard worker, sometimesthey walk in a line. It takes on more than its weigh, it also protects. The Ant gets ready to hibernate (sleep andfast) in about around the end of July. By mid-august, you see a small few outside the Ant pile. These Ants continueto plug up the holes, keeping the snow and the rain out. Also these Ants are easy bait for the birds. These Antssacrifice themselves, so that others will benefit in the future. Every Ant knows its place and adventures all over. Wecan learn from all insects, we need to find out what our purpose is.

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Birds where told once of the flight they need to take and to continue the cycle of life. The bird builds a nest justusing the feet and beak. It makes a circle and uses whatever it finds to weave into the nest. They do what needs tobe done without complaining. They also remind the others, of the Creators creation by singing its songs early inthe morning before the sun rises. They are reliable to do what needs to be done. They look after there young and

not let them go, till the feathers are full grown. When the feathers are full grown, than both adult birds are there toencourage the young birds to take flight. If they let the young birds go, before they are ready, they fall prey to theother animals. We should grow up our children to the best of our ability and prepare them and not let them go tillthey are ready. Be reliable, be there for your children and other peoples children.



sacred number: Four


Birds

8. Birds

8. Insects

8. Fish

8. Animals

Birds have reliability. Reliability meansthat others can depend and count onyou. You really care about doing whatyou said you would do and keeping yourcommitments. You give your best toeach job and treat your agreementsseriously. Do your best withdetermination and joy. Finish on timeand return things you have borrowed.


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Fish

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Fish

Fish remind me of the opposite ofmercy. Mercy is giving people morethan they deserve. Mercy is the qualityof the heart. When you are merciful,you are willing to forgive when youhave been hurt. Give people another

chance when they make a mistake. Letyour heart be touched by people whoare troubled and do something to help.

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8. Fish

8. Insects

8. Birds

8. Animals

The fish clean the water and swallow all the micro-organisms that live in the water. Creator give everyone apurpose and the fish didnt get his instructions. The fish spoke and said that; I will taste good, if my bodytransfers (given) to a human being to eat and if they say thank you I will give them tough luck, next time theyseek me This is why we dont say thank you if we receive a fish from another person. The fish has harshness and

severity, opposite is mercy. We must show pity to the ones in need and assist them to help themselves. Be a friendand make a friend.


Animals

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Animals have assertiveness. Beingassertive means being positive and

confident. Assertiveness begins by beingaware that you are a worthy person.When you are assertive, you think foryourself, you express your own ideas,opinions and talents. Share your uniqueideas with others and dont allow others

to lead you into trouble. Keep yourselffrom being too bossy.

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Animals


8. Animals

8. Insects

8. Birds

8. Fish

The animals were asked by Creator to give there life to us, so that we can survive. We get our clothing, food,tools and different uses of the animals. The animals use assertiveness to survive, build on the strengths that theyhave. Assertiveness could be strong, if used in a good way. Assertiveness builds leadership, it is good to hear allsides before deciding, assert to what is best for everyone. I watched a herd of Buffalo running, they didnt follow

the biggest and strongest Bison, they followed the Buffalo that knows where to run for protection and the bestgrasses to eat. With assertiveness, you can lead, be humble and share.


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This was good and he started to make living things to enjoy all of the above:



10. He gave the humans a:

11. He made the humans experience the four life cycles:



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9. White

9. Black9. Yellow

9. Red


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Albert Scott

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sacred number: Four

9. White

9. Black9. Yellow

9. Red


Caucasians and the white ribbon means loyalty and responsibility. Loyaltyis standing up for something you believe in without wavering. Beingfaithful to your nation, community, school, family, friends or your idealswhen the going gets tough as well as when things are good. With loyalty,you build relationships that last forever. Loyalty is based on healthycommitments you make and plan to keep. Responsibility means that othercan depend on you. It is doing something well and to the best of yourability. Being responsible is being willing to be accountable for what youdo or do not do.

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Caucasian people are smart people and try to do everything to improve lives of everyone. They have ahierarchy system and loyalty system in place in all areas. It is good for them to develop new medicines and figureout certain mysteries. Once they understand they have a responsibly to share. Get to know these people andmake a friend. There are many languages, cultures and countries. Everything is written and recorded.

Africans

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9. White

9. Black9. Yellow

9. Red

Back to main Medicine WheelAfricans and the black ribbon remind me of courage and courtesy.Courage is being brave. It is doing what needs to be done even when it isreally hard or scary. Courage is going ahead even when you feel like

giving up or quitting. Courage comes from knowing down deep what isright for you and are willing to try new things. Courtesy is to be polite, toknow how to behave and have good manners. It is a way of speaking andbehaving with people which gives them a feeling of being valued andrespect. Please, Thank you, Excuse me and Youre Welcome are

courteous expressions which let people know you appreciate them andcare about their feelings

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This culture still lives off the land, they have a lot of courage to live with the wild animals. They know the animalsthat they hunt. They have the courage to continue there language and way of life, in this fast moving world. Theyhave respect for the land and show courtesy to everything. Make a friend in this culture.

Orientals

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sacred number: Four

9. White

9. Black9. Yellow

9. Red

Back to main Medicine WheelOrientals and the yellow ribbon stand for unity and determination.Unity is wanting and working for the good of everyone and theenvironment while taking into consideration the good of each

individual. When you practice unity, you bring harmony and to livepeacefully together. Care for the Earth and all living things, act likea peacemaker wherever you go. Determinations is focusing yourenergy and efforts on a particular task and then sticking with it untilit is finished. Determination is using your will power to do somethingeven when it isnt easy. Ask for help when you need it and finish

what you started.


These people are the Asians and hard workers. They are industrious and make items to work, communications,household items, entertainment and mass productions of things to buy and sell. They are united and determine tobe productive. We must get to know different cultures and embrace them.

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sacred number: Four

9. White

9. Black9. Yellow

9. Red


Aboriginals and the red ribbon remind me of kindness and friendliness.Kindness is being concerned about the welfare of others and showing youcare, doing some good to make life better for others. Kindness is showingcompassion and love to someone who is sad or needs your help.Friendliness is taking an interest in other people, being warm and courteous.When you are friendly, you happily share the things you have. Your shareyour time, your ideas, your feelings and yourself. Friendliness is caring

without being asked to care. Make someone new feel welcome, becausefriendliness is the best cure for loneliness.

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These are the First Nation, Mtis and Inuit people. They have a different world view than the other cultures. TheEarth is kind to everyone and we learn kindness and friendliness. This leads to sharing and respect for Mother Earth.There is many languages in the First Nation and all the knowledge is past down from generation to generation.

Body

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10. Body


Body commands respect.Respect is an attitude ofhonouring oneself andothers. Being respectful isreflected in the courtesywith which we speck, actand treat one another.

Treat everyone the wayyou would like to betreated.


10. Emotions

10. Mind

10. Spirit

The body needs to be respected and looked after in a respectful way. You need good nutrition, rest, play andfind balance in life. Dont needlessly abuse your body, dont take drugs and alcohol the will alter your body.Respect means looking after yourself and try to live a long productive life. Know your limits and do the best youcan.

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Sometimes we need to keep our emotions in order. Emotions are feelings and need balancing. We need to bestrong in certain situations and show empathy at the times of need. Too much emotions, either way, can bring usdown. We have to use our emotions appropriately and adjust. Orderliness is living a neat life, our actions meet thewords you speak. Orderliness is living a good life and knowing your purpose in life. Doing good things!


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10. Emotions

Emotions need orderliness. Orderliness isbeing neat and living with a sense ofharmony. You are organized and you knowwhere things are when you need them. Itmeans planning something so that it works,doing something step by step, staying ontrack. Being orderly makes it easier toaccomplish things. Have a plan before youstart a job.


10. Body

10. Mind

10. Spirit

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10. Mind

Mind has trustworthiness.Trustworthiness is being worthy oftrust placed on you. Trust ishaving confidence and faith in

someone because of their trueand reliable qualities. Otherscan rely on you, they can counton you to keep your work and towalk your talk. You do what yousay you will do.


10. Body

10. Emotions

10. Spirit

The mind is strong and controls what has been given to you in your body. You have to use the mind, in goodthoughts and be careful in what you wish for. Use your mind to build trust, trust everything will be alright.

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Spirit

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10. Spirit

Spirit is honour. Honour is living with asense of respect for what you believe isright. It is living by virtues and values

and showing great respect for yourself,other people and the rules you live by.When you are honourable, you keepyour word and set a good example.You do the right thing regardless ofwhat others are doing. Honour is thepath of integrity. Your words andactions match.

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10. Body

10. Emotions

10. Mind

Everyone has a spirit and is sacred. You cant see spirit, but, First Nation people continue to honor the spirits.Spirit leaves the body after our cycle of life is done. We must live a good life here on earth, so, that spirit can makea good journey in the spirit world. Live in honor and be good to everything.


Infancy

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Infancy needs caring. Caring is givinglove and attention to people and thingsthat matter to you. When you care aboutpeople, you help them. Do a careful joband give your very best effort. You treat

people and things gently andrespectfully. Caring is a special way ofpaying attention.


11. Infancy


11. Youth

11. Adult

11. Eldership

Infancy means beginning in a new state and we have nurture the infancy state of anything. We have to care,look after it and lead by example. It is important to do the right things and to say the right words. Care foreverything all around you, take care of Mother Earth and she will take care of us.

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Youth requires helpfulness.Helpfulness is being of service toothers, doing thoughtful things thatmake a difference in their lives.Notice when someone needs helpand do a service without beingasked. Ask for help when you needit. Give people what they need, notwhat they want. Listen to someonewho needs to talk.

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11. Youth


11. Infancy

11. Adult

11. Eldership

Youth means young. The young are able to do a lot of things, because they are energetic and we need topromote helpfulness at this age. Being helpful and thoughtful builds good character. If you help other people theywill return the favor in the future or when you need help. Help where ever you can.


Adult

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Adult is steadfastness.Steadfastness is beingdependable. It is stickingwith something no matterwhat. Steadfastness isbeing faithful and

purposeful. It is remainingtrue to someone orsomething in spite of anytests or obstacles thatappear to stop you. Youcommit yourself tosomething for howeverlong it may take.


11. Adult


11. Infancy

11. Youth

11. Eldership

Being in the adult years you are mature and should act accordingly. Being steady in all areas; mind, body, spiritand emotions will make you strong and a person to look up to. What you have learnt so far you can relate to thepeople around you. Take caution, because what ever you say and do could leave a permanent impression. Beresponsible and treat people the way you want to be treated.

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Eldership

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Eldership is humility. Elders havehumility and are humble, theydont consider themselves more

important than other people. Youare happy to serve others andthink other peoples needs are

important. Learn from yourmistakes and learn from others.When you do great things,humility reminds you to be

thankful instead of boastful. Youdont judge others.

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11. Eldership


11. Infancy

11. Youth

11. Adult

When you reach the age of being an Elder, Grand parent, you should be proud. When you are given Grandchildren, you are given a second chance. Because you work hard all your life, sometimes, you dont have time foryour own children. This why the Grand parents spoil Grand children. Use your knowledge in a good way to help.Use your wisdom in a humble way, not to hurt people. Be fair and honest.


Experimenting

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Experimenting leads toidealism. Idealism is aperson who really caresabout what is right andmeaningful in life. Youhave beliefs that meansomething to you and youfollow them. You just dont

accept things the waythey are. Idealists dare tohave big dreams and then

act as if they are possible.Anything is possible.


12. Experimenting


12. Learning

12. Experience

12. Knowledge

Experimenting leads to testing, testing leads to ideal answers and solutions. Learn from experiments, this leads toperfection. Be good and do everything to the best of your ability. Idealism is learnt from experimenting.Experimenting, you get to do things differently, till it works out.

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Back to main Medicine WheelLearning is trust. Trust ishaving faith in someone orsomething. Believing andhaving confidence thatthe right thing will comeabout without trying tocontrol it or make ithappen. Sometimes it ishard to trust when lifebrings painfulexperiences, believe thereis some good ineverything that happens.


12. Learning


12. Experimenting12. Experience

12. Knowledge

Learning builds facts, with facts you have knowledge and this is where you develop trust. We all have that abilityto learn, to seek knowledge. The more you know about yourself, know your abilities and trust that you makeexcellent choices in life.

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Experience leads tomodesty. Modesty ishaving a sense of self-respect. With modestyyou are not showy orboastful. When you valueyourself with quiet pride,you accept praise withhumility and gratitude.With modesty you arecomfortable with yourself

and share credit withothers who deserve it. Trynot to attract attention.


12. Experience


12. Experimenting

12. Learning

12. Knowledge

Once you have experience, you can share your story. Modesty means taking what you need and not beinggreedy. Modesty also being grateful with what you have and feeling good for other people. Modesty andexperience will tell you the appropriate time to speak and when to listen.

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KnowledgeKnowledge delivers tolerance. Tolerance is being able toaccept things that you wish were different with patience andflexibility Dont complain when uncomfortable conditions cant

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flexibility. Don t complain when uncomfortable conditions can t

be helped or things that cannot be changed. Change yourselfinstead of holding a grudge. With tolerance, you accept peoplethe way they are, faults and all.

12. Knowledge


12. Experimenting

12. Learning

12. Experience

Once you have knowledge, no one can take that away from you. Life long learning is important and try to learnsomething different each day. Sometimes you need to say good things, do good things to tolerate and make

things pleasant. Work a level of comfort and understand from all sides the situation. You mind, body, spirit andemotions.

Virtue Value Wheel3. North - Tact

8. Animals - Assertiveness

10. Spirit - Honour

11. Eldership - Humility

12. Knowledge - Tolerance

9 White Ribbon - Caucasians9 Red Ribbon - Aboriginals

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How does this equal365? (click here)

If you count the virtue valuewords there are 52 virtues(52weeks in a year).

52 x 7 days a week

equals 364. Remember you walk this world but once Creator only made one of you There is one living earth Only one moon One sun One chance to change for the better No matter where you are in your life time

ANDwith your one life time:

Make a commitment to leave this world better than you found it. With 364 chances to practice the value words put your single self in those words.

So, add 364 to 1 precious life you have and this adds up to 365. 365 days to lead to one year.

Use your many chances wisely and live a sacred life each day. START NOW!

Back to main Medicine Wheel12. Experience - Modesty

12. Experimenting - Idealism

1. Sun - Excellence

1. Stars - Patience

1. Sky - Love

1. Moon - Creativity

2. Fire -Joyfulness2. Water - Cleanliness

2. Rock -Justice

2. Wind - Gentleness

3. East -Service

3. West - Peacefulness

3. South - Faithfulness

4. YELLOW - Thankfulness

4. RED - Forgiveness

4. BLUE - Generosity

4. WHITE - Compassion

5. Spring - Enthusiasm

5. Fall - Detachment

5. SummerSelf-Discipline

5. Winter - Honesty

6. Flowers - Obedience

6. Trees - Flexibility

6. Berries - Prayerfulness

6. Grasses - Truthfulness

7. Tobacco - Moderation

7. Cedar - Confidence

7. Sweetgrass - Reverence

7. Sage - Consideration

8. Insects - Purposefulness

8. Birds - Reliability

8. Fish - Mercy

8. Animals Assertiveness

10. Body - Respect

10. Emotions - Orderliness

10. Mind - Trustworthiness

11. Infancy - Caring

11. Youth - Helpfulness

11. Adult -Steadfastness

12. Learning - Trust

9. White Ribbon - CaucasiansLoyalty &Responsibility

9. Black Ribbon - AfricansCourage &Courtesy

9. Yellow Ribbon - OrientalsUnity &Determination

9. Red Ribbon - AboriginalsKindness &Friendliness

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